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Scotland's leading resource for studies in the field of social policy and public services

Scottish Social Attitudes

New findings now available. Read about Scottish attitudes to the Government, the economy and public spending here.

Growing Up in Scotland

New findings now available. Minister for Children and Early Years & ScotCen launch four new reports.

Latest news

Inheritance law is out of sync with the public's attitude to cohabitants. Read our new report here.
'Who am I?' exhibition at London's Science Museum uses findings from the Health Survey for England.
New report about people's retirement experiences just published. Read more here

Suggested changes to youth justice system uses NatCens research
Read about NatCen's new research structure

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Did you know?

In 2009, 33% thought the Scottish Government had most say over how Scotland is run - up 20 percentage points since 2000.

from : Scottish Social Attitudes 2009 findings

Almost half of respondents (48%) think that the amount of alcohol people in Scotland drink is something everyone should be ashamed of.

from : Scottish Social Attitudes 2007 findings

How our research is usedAlmost every project has a direct, practical application in terms of understanding social behaviour and informing policy

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We carry out and analyse research studies in the fields of social and public policy including extensive research among members of the public. More about NatCen

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We are Britain's leading independent social research institute. Our work covers all areas of social policy and our aim is a society better informed through high quality research.